Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
AI Guardrails 101: Policies and Permissions
AI isn’t just a time-saver anymore, it’s a trusted choice. When instructional designers paste the wrong thing into the wrong tool, the risk isn’t abstract: it can touch learner privacy, employee data, internal documents, prop...
From Classroom to Corporate Learning with Jessica Smith
Ever wondered how a teacher’s instincts translate into real business value? We sit down with Jessica Smith, a former secondary Spanish teacher turned corporate instructional designer at ADP, to unpack the exact moves that mak...
The New Instructional Designer: What AI Changes and What It Doesn’t
AI can generate outlines, quizzes, and scripts in minutes, but that doesn’t mean your learners will do the right thing on Monday. We zoom out to see what AI is really changing in instructional design and what remains stubborn...
Autonomy That Actually Works with Hamza Sami
Autonomy isn’t about handing learners the wheel and hoping for the best. We explore how freedom becomes fuel—when it’s matched to the stakes, the setting, and the supports. With guest Hamza Sami, we compare college courses wh...
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Recent Blog Posts
How to Use AI Safely in Instructional Design: 3 Risk Tiers Explained
In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, the integration of AI tools has transitioned from a novel experiment to an essential component of everyday workflows. However, this shift brings significant responsibility. How can you harne…
From Classroom to Corporate Learning with Jessica Smith
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate training, professionals with backgrounds in education are finding their expertise in instructional design to be invaluable. In episode 108 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie speaks with Jessica Smi…
How AI Is Transforming Instructional Design: What You Need to Know
As technology evolves, educators and instructional designers face new challenges and opportunities. One significant change is the rise of AI in content generation and instructional design. In this post, we’ll explore how AI is transforming the…
About the Host
Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.